Most
likely it would be used for short day trips, light loads, on groomed
trails
and rural roads.

I, too, recommend the Rivendel Romulus. I recently bought a Rom and it really
is the most comfortable, nicest riding bike I've owned. It comes standard with
a 46x36x26 triple crank which seems to make more sense than the 52x42x30 taht
is standard for most road triples.
Important: Pay attention to Grant Petersen's sizing chart and don't get a
bike that's too small.
John